"Arrest her as a suspect. No, on second thoughts, I will leave her free, but watched. Take my word for it, Bob; if you give that clever girl rope enough she will hang herself."
CHAPTER V
A SCRAP OF PAPER
"A penny for your thoughts, Nancy." Mrs. Warren leaned across the table and addressed her friend.
Nancy started guiltily, and her thoughts returned to her surroundings with a rush. Senator Warren, seated on her left, noticed her confusion, and whispered in her ear:
"Blue or gray?"
"Gray," she answered; then colored hotly as she met his amused gaze.
"You did not notice me this morning," continued the senator, lowering his voice so the others could not hear, "and Major Goddard had eyes but for you—small blame to him!"
Nancy drew a long, slow breath of relief, and the carmine receded from her cheeks.